Albert Hirschman
Albert Hirschman was a renowned economist and social scientist, known for his influential works on development economics and political economy. His theories, particularly those regarding 'exit, voice, and loyalty', have shaped discussions on how individuals and societies respond to change and crisis. Hirschman advocated for the importance of incrementalism in achieving social progress, arguing that small, thoughtful changes can lead to significant improvements over time.
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Hirschman, a liberal economist who fled Nazi Germany, warned that trade could be used as a political weapon.
The Economist: Brasil mostra por que, na era Trump, autonomia nacional exige mais integração global
Liechtenstein· 2025-11-11
Albert Hirschman, a liberal economist who fled Nazi Germany, warned that trade rules could both protect and restrict.
The Economist: Brasil mostra por que, na era Trump, autonomia nacional exige mais integração globalLiechtenstein· 2025-11-02
Albert Hirschman’s theory of productive linkages emphasizes the need to connect the mining sector to the rest of the economy.
La politique minière du Burundi : entre leurre économique et voies de l’émergence – IWACU
Burundi· 2025-10-22
Albert Hirschman observed that political commitments often work better under worse conditions.
La tristeza del alto el fuego | Opinión
Spain· 2025-10-09
Albert Hirschman published a significant book in 1970 discussing societal responses to organizational failures.
La política en tiempos de la dispersión del poder
Colombia· 2025-08-23
Albert Hirschman is referenced for his theories on how people react to deteriorating living conditions.
Die Bundesregierung macht nur Politik für Alte
Switzerland· 2025-08-12
Albert Hirschman is a political philosopher whose ideas inspired the movement for corporate city-states.
The rise of end times fascism | Far right (US)
United Kingdom· 2025-04-13
As the economist Albert Hirschman put it: 'It is the poverty of our imagination that paradoxically produces images of ‘total’ change in lieu of more modest expectations.'
The threat of Trump is vast. But don’t underestimate incremental change | Michael BrownsteinUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
